AppendixC CommonQuestions
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relationship.Notice, however, that some ATE Series devices have
settling times that varywith gain and accuracy. Refer to Appendix A,
Specifications, for exactspecifications
Whattype of 5 V protectiondo the AT E Series devices have?
The ATE Series devices have 5 V lines equipped with a self-resetting
1Afuse.
Howdo I use the AT E Series device with the NI-DAQC API?
The NI-DAQ User Manual for PC Compatibles describes the general
programming flowwhen using the NI-DAQ C API as well as contains
examplecode. For a list of functions that suppo rt the ATE Series device,
you can refert ot he NI-DAQ Help (NI-DAQversion 6.7 or later) or the
NI-DAQ Function Reference Manual (NI-DAQversion 6.6 or earlier).
Installing and Configuring the Device
Howdo you set the base address for an AT E Series device?
WindowsNT will automatically detect an AT E Series device. However,
you must use the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to assign
thebase address. For Windows 95, the base address can be changed in the
DeviceManager. For Windows 2000/XP/Me/9x, the operating system
detectsthe device and preassigns a base address. 0x180, 200, 220, 240, 280,
and 300are typicalbase addresses. For operating system-specific
installation and troubleshooting instructions, refer to
ni.com/support/daq.
Whatjumpers should I be aware of when configuring my AT E Series
device?
The ATE Series devices do not contain any jumpers; they are also
switchless.
WhichNI document should I read first to get started using DAQ
software?
The DAQ Quick Start Guide and NI-DAQor application software release
notesdocumentation are good places to start.